Skip Header & Navigation Skip to Footer Navigation

All content on this site is available, via phone, at 1-877-513-0369. . If you experience any accessibility issues, please contact us.

Just because you need to wear a face covering for a party or event doesn’t mean it has to be boring! Starting with a 3-layer face mask, it's easy to add your own unique touches and embellishments to give it style and personality that match the occasion. Go trendy with tie dye or make a fun character mask. DIY a floral face mask or face covering with a little bling. Make your own DIY Halloween Face Mask to continue the celebration for Halloween during Covid. Be sure to check out our Low Contact Trick-or-Treat Ideas for more social distancing ideas this season. Whatever your vibe, these DIY face mask decorating ideas are the perfect way to have a little fun while wearing a mask at a party or celebration. (Note: These face masks are not intended for medical use. They have not been evaluated for the prevention or reduction in transmission of diseases or infections.)

1
DIY Sugar Skull Face Mask
DIY Sugar Skull Face Mask
1
DIY Sugar Skull Face Mask

Accent your Day of the Dead costumes with these simple sugar skull masks. Start with either a washable adult face mask or child’s face mask. Decorate them with adhesive foam stickers from this Day of the Dead Pumpkin Decorating Kit. No glue needed!

Project by: Haeley Giambalvo of Design Improvised

2
DIY Halloween Character Face Masks
DIY Halloween Character Face Masks
2
DIY Halloween Character Face Masks

Transform a face mask into a vampire, witch, bat, cat, or pumpkin in minutes with adhesive foam shapes from this Small Pumpkin Face Craft Kit. Just peel off the adhesive backing and stick on the mask. So easy! This is a great kids craft idea for Halloween.

Project by: Haeley Giambalvo of Design Improvised

3
DIY Spider Web Face Masks
DIY Spider Web Face Masks
3
DIY Spider Web Face Masks

Create a creepy crawly look by gluing a strip of black webbed ribbon to the front of a face mask. Add a couple black spider rings or colorful spider rings to the mask. Just clip the spider off the ring with scissors and add to the mask with a small dab of hot glue on the end of its legs.

Project by: Haeley Giambalvo of Design Improvised

4
DIY Stenciled Halloween Face Mask
DIY Stenciled Halloween Face Mask
4
DIY Stenciled Halloween Face Mask

Use Halloween Stencils and acrylic craft paint to decorate plain masks for Halloween with a jack-o-lantern, ghost face or “Boo!”. First paint the mask with a coat of craft paint and let dry. Then tape down the stencil and smooth out the fabric underneath before applying a thin layer of black craft paint to the stencil. Remove the stencil and let dry.

Project by: Haeley Giambalvo of Design Improvised

5
Thanksgiving Turkey Mask
Thanksgiving Turkey Mask
5
Thanksgiving Turkey Mask

Make your Thanksgiving gathering safe and festive with these DIY turkey masks! Cut a small beak and waddle from felt and glue to the center of the mask along with two googly eyes. Finish by gluing a few colorful turkey feathers to the sides of the mask.

Project by: Haeley Giambalvo of Design Improvised

6
DIY Jeweled Face Mask
DIY Jeweled Face Mask
6
DIY Jeweled Face Mask

Turn your plain face mask into a jeweled work of art! Simply use a hot glue gun to secure heart-shaped jewels to your face mask. Use a few or use a lot. Place the hearts in a pattern or randomly – it’s entirely up to you to create a look you love.

7
DIY Floral Stenciled Face Mask
DIY Floral Stenciled Face Mask
7
DIY Floral Stenciled Face Mask

A floral stencil gives this DIY mask a summery vibe. To make your own, simply place the stencil on a 3-layer face mask. Use a combination of metallic, neon and glitter fabric paints to really make the design pop. Let it dry, and your DIY face mask is ready to wear.

 

8
DIY Tie Dye Face Mask
DIY Tie Dye Face Mask
8
DIY Tie Dye Face Mask

We love the tie dye trend, and it’s such a natural fit for summer. To give your DIY face covering a fresh, fun tie dye look, rubber band the area of the mask you want to color, apply the dye and then let it sit for 6-8 hours. Rinse with water and allow to dry before wearing. You’ll find complete instructions on our convenient Tulip One Step Tie Dye Kit.

9
DIY Button Face Mask
DIY Button Face Mask
9
DIY Button Face Mask

This DIY face mask is cute as a button – and it’s easy to make. Begin by hot gluing rickrack around the border of your mask. Use one color or mix it up. Now hot glue craft buttons inside the rickrack border. Use a combination of large and small buttons, plus a variety of colors for this mask decorating idea.

10
DIY Shark Face Mask
DIY Shark Face Mask
10
DIY Shark Face Mask

This is one fin-tastic face mask decorating idea that adds a fun element for kids wearing masks. To make it, mix white and black fabric paint together to create gray. Paint the front of a mask and let it dry. Next, cut a circle for the mouth plus teeth shapes from foam sheets. Hot glue them to the front of the mask. Finish by hot gluing wiggle eyes above the shark mouth.

11
DIY Emoji Face Mask
DIY Emoji Face Mask
11
DIY Emoji Face Mask

Put on a happy face – a happy face mask, that is! To make your own emoji DIY face cover, paint the front of a face mask yellow. Once dry, use black fabric paint to add the mouth. Create the rest of the emoji face by cutting a tongue shape from a foam sheet. Hot glue it to the face mask along with wiggle eyes.

 

12
DIY Cat Face Mask
DIY Cat Face Mask
12
DIY Cat Face Mask

Trust us – you’ll want to make your own cat-themed DIY face mask right meow! Paint the front of the face covering with black fabric paint. Once dry, cut chenille stems into thirds to make the whiskers and mouth, and hot glue them into place. Finally, hot glue wiggle eyes and a foam heart shape for the nose.

13
Use Your Imagination
Use Your Imagination
13
Use Your Imagination

Using just a few craft supplies, you'll find lots ways to make a fun mask to wear for a celebration. You can enjoy wearing your face mask for several uses, but we recommend not washing the mask once it's decorated, as washing may damage the decorations.

More Decorating Supplies
 
Loading...
Your Opinion Matters!


Would you be willing to answer a few questions about your website experience at the end of your visit?